Introducing an Equipper Who is Not a Slacker

The brilliant C.S. Lewis wrote: God is no fonder of intellectual slackers than of any other slackers. If you are thinking of becoming a Christian, I warn you that you are embarking on something which is going to take the whole of you, brains and allChristianity is an education itself. While Janet and I are away for some refreshing vacation time in Colorado Springs, I am thrilled to introduce a personal friend who is certainly Dr. Hayes Wicker no slacker but a great equipper of the saints. Dr. Jonathan Burnham fulfills Lewis charge as much as any pastor whom Senior Pastor I have known. He and his wife, Faith, reside in Naples, attend our church, and are the proud parents of Taylor and David. David played golf at our Academy and now follows his dad to Wheaton College, where Jonathan was a two-time All-American in tennis. After receiving his B.A. at Wheaton, Jonathan received his Masters and Doctoral degrees at the famed University of Oxford in England. He was the founding pastor of Hope Church near Cincinnati, a large, influential ministry in that area. After that, he was Senior Pastor of Boca Raton Community Church on Floridas east coast. He held the Pledger Family Chair of Applied Theology at Palm Beach Atlantic University for a year. His dad, renowned Bible teacher David Burnham, had pastored that church earlier when it was known as Bible Town. Dr. Burnham has been a great encourager to me and is full-time President of Burnham Ministries International, which equips pastors through unique conferences and writings around the world in difficult places such as Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Mexico, Egypt, India, Nepal, and the Ukraine. They train over 2,000 international pastors a year. Jonathan has a winsome personality, great appreciation for our church, and excellent communication ability. He ministers with the wisdom given to him (1 Corinthians 2:13) which is beyond just knowledge. He has a unique blend of pastoring, preaching, educating, and evangelizing, seeking to unleash the church and its leaders to reach the world. Receive Jonathans preaching as he and I both urge you to continue in the grace of Godas you assemble to hear the Word of God (Acts 13:43, 44). Janet and I love you, miss you, and will be praying for Gods blessing on our dear church this week.

Upcoming Events
Helps Outreach is a Christ-centered ministry to the poor and needy of our community commissioned to deliver the gospel of Christ by distributing food, clothing, furniture, and other household goods. Please stop by the Missions Kiosk in the Commons this weekend for more information.

Helps Outreach In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend

Grief Share features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. You will find encouragement, comfort, and help in your grieving. The cost for the entire session is just $15.00. Enter through the main church office entrance. For more information, please call Betty at 738-4199.

Begins Thursday, Sept 5 in AD145 at 6:15pm

Grief Share

These devotionals begin Sept 1st, and will go on sale begining this weekend (August 17 & 18) for $19.99 adults and $17.99 children (dont forget you also get an additional 20% off the sale price). This devotional is written specifically for all age groups so the family can use these as a tool to do their devotionals together. Pick up your donation bag before or after worship services this weekend, August 17 & 18. Then fill it with non-perishable food items and bring it back next weekend, August 24 & 25. Leave the bag behind your car when you park it for church, and the Powers/Hess BLG members will gather all the bags and deliver them to Helps Outreach. For more information, please email rebnrogc@comcast.net. Annas Tea is a ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from Gods Word. We will meet and be Celebrating FBA School Days on Monday, August 26 at 1:30pm in WC117. Please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Quiet Time Devotionals On Sale Beginning This Weekend

Cans by the Cars for Helps Outreach

Someone you know is hurting from the pain of divorce. Tell him or her about our weekly seminar/support group. Divorce Recovery features biblical principles for healing from a marriage break-up. DC4Kids will also be offered at the same time in ED205 (2nd floor of the Education Building). DC4Kids is for children going through the hurt of the divorce of their parents. For more information, please call Jim at 596-8600 x242.

Begins Saturday, Sept 7 in DC209 at 7:15pm

Divorce Recovery

Annas Tea

This biblical financial study treats more than the symptoms of financial bondage - it creates a long-term transformation of the heart. Crowns most recent church survey reveals that typical life group members increase their giving, reduce their debt, increase their savings, and strengthen their marriages. For more information, or to register, please call Jim Hill at 596-8600 x242.

Begins Saturday, Sept 7 in DC112 at 7:30pm

Crown Financial

To make this LCT presentation of Searching for the King extra special, we would like to include more singers in the trees than ever before. Our annual LCT Choir Retreat is Saturday, Sept 7 from 8am to 3pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration for the retreat is $10 which includes the catered lunch. Please call Tina at 596-8600 x229 for information or to register. There will be a drama information table in the Commons before and after worship services beginning next weekend Aug 24 & 25, Aug 31 & Sept 1, and Sept 7 & 8. Nativity information will be available in the Commons on Sept 14/15 and 21/22. Find out more information on our Facebook page at: LivingChristmasTreesPresentation.

The Living Christmas Trees Choir Retreat & Casting Information

The FBCN SportsOutreach 2013 Golf Classic is our major fundraising event for the year. Please join us in furthering the efforts of SportsOutreach as we seek to get kids off the street, out from behind the X-Box, and onto the playing field where they will learn not only athletic skills, but also teamwork, character building, and life-long lessons. Your tax-deductible contribution is greatly needed and appreciated as we grow and train our youth to become Young Champions in our community. The tournament is Saturday, August 31 at 8:00am at the Worthington Country Club. Contact Coach V at kvanduser@fbcn.org or Naomi Leamon at fbcnbeacons@fbcn.org. Registration has already begun for grades K-8 Tackle Football. For details, contact fbcnbeacons@fbcn.org. Join us for Rock the Universe September 7 & 8 at Universal Studios Orlando. Cost is $75 (plus money for 3 meals). Depart at 10am on Saturday, Sept 7 and return at 4pm on Sunday, Sept 8. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. For more information, call 449-4480. HSM BLGs are beginning a new study: #criticalissues #absoluteanswers. Come be part of this incredible journey and learn to look at every issue through the lens of Scriptures truth.

SportsOutreach Golf Tournament & Tackle Football

This 4-week class is for children who are in 1st-4th grades and would like to get baptized. It covers the topics of salvation, baptism, communion, being a part of the church, and growing as a child of God. Please contact the Childrens Ministry office at 596-8600 x350 to register your child and to receive his/her workbook.

First Steps Class Begins Saturday, September 7 at 7:30pm

With the new school year beginning, Childrens Ministry has many openings for volunteers to serve our Lord. We are in need of a Saturday 3rd grade assistant teacher, a Saturday 4th grade boys assistant teacher, substitute teachers for the weekends, Awana listeners to help the clubbers work through their handbooks, and Good News Club volunteers. Please contact the Childrens Ministry office at 596-8600 x350 for more information. FBCN member Randy Herrig passed away on August 11. We express our sympathy to his family.

Volunteers Needed in Childrens Ministry

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

High School Ministry

The Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time position that will include Google Apps and Microsoft Server experience. This person must also be comfortable in assisting staff and students with computer issues. Please send resume to TechJob@fbcn.org.

Employment Opportunity for a Network Administrator

Jacob Josiah Terronez was born on August 8, 2013 weighing 8 lbs and measuring 19.5 inches. Proud parents are Alex & Rosemary, and siblings are Joshua, DVianna, Josef, & Arianna. Jackson Brandt Anderson was born on July 26, 2013 weighing 8 lbs, 12 oz and measuring 21.5 inches. Proud parents are Brandt & Jessica.

New Arrivals

Baptisms Omar Aguilera Michel Milord Liony Carretero Bertha Sanchez Christian Marimon Rededication Christian Marimon Jr. Nicole Pierson Angela Milord

Decisions for Christ

August 10 & 11

Worship Attendance
1,322 1,456 2,778

Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Total

RefresHer Womens Fall Bible Study

Know Gods unchanging love in a new way with this study from gifted communicator Lisa Harper.
Malachi: A Love That Never Lets Go is a Bible study on the book of Malachi, and focuses on Gods mercy. On our worst day, God doesnt walk away from us, and His love for us is not determined by our performance. No matter how many times we mess up, God loves (and never leaves) broken people. Through this study, you will gain a fresh perspective on the Book of Malachi. It is more than a book in the Bible about tithing. Lisa brings the Scripture to life through dynamic storytelling. So join us as we journey through Scripture and discover Gods unchanging love in a new and transforming way. RefresHer Bible Study Opportunities: Our teacher will be our Senior Pastors wife, Janet Wicker Tuesday a.m. Wednesday p.m. (beginning September 3) (beginning September 4) 9:00am Welcome & Small Groups 6:30pm Welcome & Small Groups 10:00am Praise & Worship 7:00pm Praise & Worship 10:15am Large Group Instruction 7:15pm Large Group Instruction 11:15am Dismiss 8:00pm Dismiss We meet in the Worship Center, east side for both Bible study times. Preschool childcare is provided for both sessions. Please call 596-8600 x360 to register your child.

Malachi

2013-2014 Operating Revenues July 1, 2013 - August 11, 2013 Budget Actual Variance

Financial Stewardship

August 10 & 11

Bible & Life Attendance

850 62 748 155 1,815

Debt balance as of August 11 $5,275,547

$732,486

$698,982

($33,504)

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups Total

I the LORD do not change Malachi 3:6

Deacon of the Week August 19 - 25 Al Winterman & Duane Bryan

If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 404-7764.

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for August 21 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Baked Stuffed Pork Chops, Rice, Vegetable, Salad, and Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, ` hamburger, pizza, or hot dog.

Ways to Connect Online with FBCN

Live streaming Saturday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:30am! Go to our website and look for this live streaming icon. For more information about our church and ministries, please visit our website at fbcn.org. Like us on Facebook at: FirstBaptistChurchNaples Follow us on Twitter @FBCN.

Saturday, August 17
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Spanish Worship Service: Chapel Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED207 Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221 Worship Service: Worship Center Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modulars 3 & 4 Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Spanish Worship Service: Student Center Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4 Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym Wacky Wednesdays for Kids: Education Building Summer Bible Study: Worship Center High School Ministry: Student Center Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal: Worship Center

Sunday, August 18

Wednesday, August 21

Other events this week include: C2 Softball, H.O.P.E., Celebrate Recovery, and FBA Varsity Football Kickoff Classic. For a full weekly schedule listing, please go to fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.

3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Church Receptionist...................................................................597-6057 Enter ext. # for direct connection 596-8600 Lighthouse Bookstore.................................................................449-4488 First Baptist Academy Naples 597-2233 24-Hour Prayer Line......................................................597-PRAY (7729) Church Email...................................................................FBCN@fbcn.org

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